बहिष्कार करना

You use बहिष्कार करना when you or a group decide to stop interacting with a person, company, product, or event. It's about making a conscious choice to withdraw. You'd say 'We will बहिष्कार करना this product' or 'They decided to बहिष्कार करना the meeting.' It implies a shared decision and a clear reason for protest. It’s like saying, 'We’re out, and here’s why!' Think about boycotting a streaming service that removed your favorite show without warning. You'd say, 'मैं इस सेवा का बहिष्कार करना करूँगा।' (I will boycott this service).

• A neighborhood might बहिष्कार करना a local store that treats its employees poorly. They'd organize a sign-up sheet to show who's participating.
• Activists might बहिष्कार करना a conference that doesn't invite diverse speakers. They’ll post about it on social media.
• Consumers might बहिष्कार करना a brand after a scandal. They'll share articles explaining their decision.
• A country might बहिष्कार करना another country's products due to political disputes. This is often a government-level decision.
• Students might बहिष्कार करना a school event if they feel their concerns about safety haven't been addressed. They might even organize a peaceful walkout.

Use बहिष्कार करना when there's a clear ethical or political reason for protest. It's best for situations where collective action can make a difference. Think of major product recalls, unfair labor practices, or discriminatory policies. It's also suitable when you want to make a strong, public statement about your values. If a company pollutes a local river, बहिष्कार करना their products is a strong response. It's a tool for expressing deep dissatisfaction.

Don't use बहिष्कार करना for minor inconveniences or personal dislikes. If you just don't like a particular flavor of ice cream, saying you're boycotting it sounds a bit dramatic. It’s also not appropriate for everyday disagreements where a simple conversation or compromise would suffice. Avoid it if your 'boycott' isn't likely to have any impact or if it's just a personal, unannounced decision. Using it for trivial matters dilutes its power. It's not for when your pizza order is slightly wrong; that's just a complaint!

• ✗ 'मैं इस फिल्म का बहिष्कार करना करूँगा क्योंकि यह खराब है।' → ✓ 'मैं इस फिल्म का बहिष्कार करूँगा क्योंकि यह खराब है।' (Incorrect verb usage)
• ✗ 'उन्होंने कंपनी को बहिष्कार किया।' → ✓ 'उन्होंने कंपनी का बहिष्कार करना शुरू कर दिया।' (Missing active verb 'करना')
• ✗ 'हम आज रात उस रेस्तरां में नहीं जाएंगे, हम बहिष्कार कर रहे हैं।' → ✓ 'हम आज रात उस रेस्तरां का बहिष्कार कर रहे हैं।' (Incorrect object marker)
• ✗ 'यह उत्पाद बहिष्कार करने लायक है।' → ✓ 'इस उत्पाद का बहिष्कार करना चाहिए।' (Grammatical structure)

• नज़रअंदाज़ करना (nazarandaaz karna): To ignore. This is passive; बहिष्कार करना is active protest.
• विरोध करना (virodh karna): To protest. This is broader; boycotting is a specific *type* of protest.
• संबंध तोड़ना (sambandh todna): To break ties. This can be personal or business, less about public protest.
• दूर रहना (door rehna): To stay away. This is simply avoiding, not necessarily a protest.
• असहयोग करना (asahayog karna): To not cooperate. Very similar, often used in political contexts.

• बहिष्कार (bahishkar): The noun form, meaning 'boycott'. Example: 'उनका बहिष्कार सफल रहा।' (Their boycott was successful.)
• सामाजिक बहिष्कार (samajik bahishkar): Social boycott. This is a more severe form, often involving ostracization.
• आर्थिक बहिष्कार (arthik bahishkar): Economic boycott. Specifically targeting financial aspects.
• पूर्ण बहिष्कार (poorn bahishkar): Complete boycott. Leaving no room for engagement.

• Q: Is बहिष्कार करना always a group action?

A: Not necessarily, but it's much more effective and common when it is. A single person can 'boycott' something, but the impact is usually greater when many people do it together as a statement.

• Q: Can you boycott a person?

A: Yes, you can. If someone is behaving badly or unethically, a group might decide to stop associating with them, effectively boycotting them socially. This is closer to 'breaking ties' but carries the protest element.

• Q: Does it always involve stopping buying things?

A: Not always. You can boycott an event by refusing to attend, or boycott a service by cancelling your subscription. While often economic, it's fundamentally about withdrawing participation or support.